Best Emmet County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 553 students in Emmet County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Emmet County, IA are North Union High School and Estherville Lincoln Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emmet County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Emmet County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Emmet County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Estherville Lincoln Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Emmet County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Union High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 4th Ave
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3542
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Estherville Lincoln Central High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1520 Central Ave
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2659
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Emmet County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Emmet County, IA include North Union High School and Estherville Lincoln Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Emmet County?
2 public high schools are located in Emmet County.
What is the racial composition of students in Emmet County?
Emmet County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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